Polk County, GA Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 43,630 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 139.8 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.71% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 15,588 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Polk County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,353 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.97% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $126,064 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $869 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 64.5% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.8 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Polk County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.8% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Polk County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Polk County | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 73.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.6% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |